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The rocky road to federation in the Philippines
MICHAEL HENRY YUSINGCO questions the readiness of Filipinos to move towards a federal form of government. Federalism is a buzzword in the Philippines these days.
The limits of big ‘P’ politics in Myanmar’s elections
As Myanmar prepares for historic polls in November, moral ideas of citizen-led social assistance continue to loom large, writes GERARD McCARTHY. With Myanmar’s historic November
New book opens up conversations about sex and sexuality in Indonesia
A new prize-winning book that examines sex and sexualities in contemporary Indonesia was born out of a shared frustration, write the editors, LINDA RAE BENNETT
Cambodian villagers fall victim to UN forest scheme to reduce greenhouse emissions
Behind the advertising and glossy brochures, TIM FREWER finds a starkly different reality in a Cambodian province. Coming up to the Paris Climate Change Conference
Winter Olympics site becomes battleground for IOC ideals
What can the International Olympic Committee do when a host city refuses to heed its advice? HAYDEN OPIE, STACEY STEELE and SARAH YANG team up
How political dynasties undermine local governance in the Philippines
MICHAEL YUSINGCO laments the malign effect of political dynasties on the Philippines. Most Filipinos would concede the country’s political system is controlled by traditional political
Decoding the landscape: finding meaning in Northeast Asia’s urban green spaces
BEN HABIB combines his interests in permaculture and international relations to reflect on the greening of urban landscapes in China and Korea. Landscapes—urban built environments,
Protest, voting and having a say: is the sleepy Japanese student waking up?
The lowering of Japan’s voting age, coupled with Shinzo Abe’s controversial reform agenda, may see a stirring among Japanese students.
Indonesians relearning the art of healthy eating
Food scares and unhealthy eating habits lead to a revival of interest in traditional foods among Indonesia’s middle class. ANGIE BEXLEY reports. Anthropological studies into
South Korea’s deepening youth unemployment crisis
The Korea Herald recently reported that 410,000 young people in their 20s were unemployed in South Korea, up from 330,000 in 2013, and a 15-year high.
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